February 2005
The O&P EDGE
edit post Are You Being Blindsided by Unexpected Competition? by John Latsko February 1, 2005 A trend recently noted by a few practitioners specializing in orthotics and prosthetics is worthy
Kim Doolan Detours to Success
Jodi Mills
A career in radio and TV was the aspiration of a young, adventurous Kim Doolan. Writing and producing appealed to her. A detour led her down a different road, however
ABC Forms PR Department
The O&P EDGE
William DeToro, CO, FAAOP, the new president of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics & Prosthetics (ABC), Alexandria, Virginia, and the ABC Board of Directors have approved the establishment
DS/USA Hosts Disabled Soldiers at Ski Spectacular
Tonja Randolph
Marine Corp. Eddie Wright, Navy HM3 Jose Ramos, and New York Fire Department Volunteer Flip Martin enjoy the Ski Spectacular. Photo courtesy of DS/USA. Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) hosted 30
From the Editor: A Heartfelt Loss
Miki Fairley
Amputees as well as the O&P profession lost a dedicated friend when Nancy Carroll, editor of the ACA’s inMotion and First Step, died recently. Nancy was truly an inspired and
The Truth about Licensure
Jeff Fredrick, MS, CO, BOCP
Licensure: is it progress or elitism? Profession growth, or unfair restriction? However you see it, licensure is here to stay – at least in Florida. If it successfully regulates the
CAF Honors Soldiers, Others
The O&P EDGE
The view looking down at LaJolla Cove for the shotgun start of the 2004 SDTC. The 11th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge (SDTC), the largest fund-raiser for the Challenged Athletes
Active Amputee Still Going Strong—at 107!
Meredy Fullen
Jonas Dennis of Port Arthur, Texas, may be the world’s oldest amputee. Born November 24, 1897, Jonas has seen the turn of two centuries and the beginning of a new
Bringing Help and Hope to Guatemala
The O&P EDGE
Guatemala, a country of great natural beauty, is the Mayan heartland of Central America, with impressive ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization at Tikal and elsewhere. The Mayan culture still
Desiring a Job Well Done Drives Technician’s Skill
Gordon Zernich No title
Located in a community where many a clock radio alarm is set to the salsa-meringue beat and shots of espresso finish off the vestiges of a groggy slumber, Luis Montalvo,
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